TuxGuitar

1.5.6 Beta Music tablature editor for Windows

Fernando Ortega

Music notation software that allows users to compose and edit guitar and bass tablature.

Enables users to compose their own music using numerous beats - Screenshot of TuxGuitar
Multitrack tablature editor and player - Screenshot of TuxGuitar
Extensive help section - Screenshot of TuxGuitar
User interface - Screenshot of TuxGuitar
TuxGuitar screenshot
TuxGuitar screenshot

Helpful application for guitar musicians for composing and creating original music using beats, synthesizer and more powered by plug-ins and other tools.

TuxGuitar is a free and open source music composer app and music tool developed by Julian Casadesus for Windows. It's comprehensive, well-designed and easy-to-use.

The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below. We've also created some screenshots of TuxGuitar to illustrate the user interface and show the overall usage and features of this music composing program.

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Compose music with a number of beats, instruments and talbatures

TuxGuitar is a multitrack guitar tablature editor and player written in Java-SWT. It can open GuitarPro, PowerTab and TablEdit files.

Features of TuxGuitar

  • Chords: Automatic chord recognition and diagrams.
  • Editing: Customizable editing environment.
  • Effects: Add guitar effects and virtual instruments.
  • Export: Export songs to MIDI, PDF and other formats.
  • Import: Import songs from MIDI and other formats.
  • MIDI: Real-time recording and playback.
  • Metronome: Keep the beat with an adjustable metronome.
  • Mixer: Adjust the volume of each track.
  • Notation: Compose and edit scores in standard notation.
  • Plugins: Supports popular plugins and effects.
  • Score: Multiple tracks for score editing.
  • Synthesizer: Built-in synthesizer with sound samples.
  • Tablature: View and edit scores in tablature format.
  • Tempo: Change the speed of the music with a slider.
  • Tuner: Customize the sound of your guitar.

Compatibility and License

TuxGuitar has been released under the open source GPL license on Windows from instrument software. The license provides the options to freely download, install, run and share this program without any restrictions. The source code for TuxGuitar should be freely available and modifications are certainly permitted as well as the option to inspect the software.

What version of Windows can TuxGuitar run on?

TuxGuitar can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.

Other operating systems: The latest TuxGuitar version from 2024 is also available for Mac.

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  2. Free Instrument Software
  3. Open source and GPL software
  4. Music Composing Software
TuxGuitar has been picked by our editors as good software.
TuxGuitar has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested TuxGuitar 1.5.6 Beta against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.